1991 Carnival Procession
For many years the procession was always led by someone carrying the Union Flag.
1999 Carnival
The 1999 parade on Edward Rd seen from the front. The procession is heading up and onto the Moseley Road.
1999 Parade from above
The 1999 parade from above with elaborate costumes.
'A Distinct Sensation'
This newscutting tells of a young lady from Perry Barr who had ventured out in her furs for the first time that autumn. As she got on the tram and passed down the car the other passengers began to blink ...
Acapulco Cafe, Lozells
The guy playing the machine is Chris, he owned the shop. The cafe was demolished and in 2003 the site is the car park of Aldi.
Acapulco Cafe, Lozells
This is a photograph of George playing pool. The first time that Vanley took his camera into the Acapulco, he asked the owner, Chris's persmission to take photographs. Chris responded: "It's your camera, ...
'Accent on Youth'
Photograph by Ruth Handley, nd.
Ruth Handley(1899-1957)was renowned as a specialist in portrait photography. Mostly known for her photographs of actors and actresses who visited her Handsworth studio.
This ...
Advertisement for "Gowns by Gweneth"
This advertisment for a dressmaker is from 'Handsworth Church Calendar 1937' by B. A. Porter.
Advertisement for Leonnie Clemmow, High Class Milliner and Hat Designer
Advertisment for Leonnie Clemmow, High Class Milliner and Hat Designer of Villa Road.
From 'Handsworth Church Calendar 1937' by B. A. Porter.
African Liberation Day 1979, Handsworth Park
Crowd at African Liberation Day. This is one of Vanley's most famous images. Many people from the community were present that day, and many claim to be able to see themselves in the picture.
African Liberation Day 1981, Drumming Display
It was quite common for people from the Caribbean to be introduced to African culture and traditions, this was sometimes demonstrated by the pouring of libation or master drummers performing the opening ...
African Liberation Day, 1977
African Liberation Day demonstration 1977
'And Most Divinely Fair'
Photograph by Ruth Handley, nd. Process: plastika.
Ruth Handley(1899-1957)was renowned as a specialist in portrait photography. Mostly known for her photographs of actors and actresses who visited ...
'Anita in Black'
Photograph by Ruth Handley, nd.
Ruth Handley(1899-1957)was renowned as a specialist in portrait photography. Mostly known for her photographs of actors and actresses who visited her Handsworth studio.
This ...
Anti Nazi Demonstration, High Street, Deritend
Police protect the Digbeth Civic Hall where the Nazi National Front are meeting.
ARP Warden in Longford Road, Kingstanding
Mrs Paget, ARP warden, in Longford Road, Kingstanding, during World War II
Athol Fugard's 'The Island'
Performed by two South African actors, at Balsall Heath Church Centre. The play is about inmates experiences on the notorious Robbin Island prison in apartheid South Africa.
Austin Road United Church of God, Handsworth - "Win the Lost at Any Cost"
Many first generation black Christians journeyed from the West Indies only to find racial discrimination and rejection by Anglican churches. This led them to establish churches and forms of worship that ...